PFAFF performance 5.2 vs a BERNINA 550

[Rob H.]

Mary

I figured you were looking at Janome for Price. The S7 is actually closer to capabilities of the Pfaff and Bernina. I have a big Janome MC12000 bought for 9" Embroidery. Quilt in hoop projects. My Janome sews a beautiful stitch but personally don't like it. My Pfaff and Bernina is massively easier to use. And has more capabilities. But Janome does not break. They sew for ever. Friends have not taken their machines in for service in years they never break. Amazing machines


First I actually prefer the Pfaff IDT over Bernina Dual Feed as well. But they are so close these days. Only if you have them side by side. Yes Pfaff is made by SVP in China. But they are actually making excellent machines these days. I sew on a Pfaff, I have the Performance 5.0. The difference is Ribbon Stitches which I would never use so got a excellent deal on the last one in the store. My first new machine.

Bernina is made in Thailand now. So no difference than Pfaff. And yes I live sewing and Embroidery on my older Berninas. I have two. And they are work horses. But am seriously looking at upgrading to the new 590. I love the new Embroidery features. Demoed at 590 for 4 hours. I out them through their paces. I also demoed the new 570 for 2 hours. I actually preferred Sewing on the 570. Thought that was interesting. But they are sweet sweet little machines

Now the 770 have several friends with them and they all absolutely love theirs. Will not even let me use. Smile. But all the machines are magnificent. I actually like the smaller size of the 5series. Allows me to have more control over what I am doing.

But I find my machine are very personal. And they reveal their names

Peter is my Pfaff. A good hard working simple ever complain German worker
Brünhilde is my Bernina 200. Good solid German Swiss stock
Nico is my Janome a diva throw a tantrum is you do not do it her way.
Gertie was the Name if my old HV Topaz. Good solid swedish stock
My 640 is a recent purchase. Got for BSR to try. Has not revealed itself yet.

But a dealer relationship is also so so important. Trust and comfort is so important. Find the machine that sews the best for you.

A note Bernina you can add Embroidery later if you like.

Rob